[ES_JOBS_NET] Postdoc & PhD Opportunities – Land-Atmosphere Interactions, Wildfire Disturbances, and Dryland Vegetation Remote Sensing at UW–Madison

Min Chen chenminbnu at gmail.com
Wed Sep 10 12:55:03 MDT 2025


Dear colleagues,

The Global Change Research Laboratory (GCRL) at the University of
Wisconsin–Madison is recruiting *two fully funded PhD students* (tuition +
stipend) to start *Spring or Fall 2026* and *two Postdoctoral Scientists*
to join our dynamic and innovative team.

Our lab focuses on the complex interactions between climate change,
terrestrial ecosystems, and human societies, using cutting-edge approaches
such as Earth system modeling, remote sensing, field data, integrated
assessment models, and model-data fusion.
More about our work: GCRL Website <https://globalchange.cals.wisc.edu> (
https://globalchange.cals.wisc.edu/)
*Research Projects*
Successful candidates will contribute to one of these funded projects:
*1. Land-Atmosphere Exchanges and Wildfire Disturbances *

   - Collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Oak Ridge
   National Laboratory
   - Focus on carbon, water, and energy exchanges in response to wildfire
   disturbances
   - Tools: Earth system models (e.g., E3SM), machine learning, and
   quantitative land–atmosphere analysis

*2. Remote Sensing of Dryland Vegetation Dynamics *

   - Collaboration with the University of Arizona and the University of
   Chicago
   - Focus on dryland vegetation dynamics using NASA PACE hyperspectral
   data and field validation
   - Tools: remote sensing (especially hyperspectral), ecosystem modeling,
   AI/data-driven analysis

*Position Details*

*Postdoctoral Research Scientist Positions*

*Skills:*
Wildfire project: land-surface/terrestrial ecosystem modeling, remote
sensing, machine learning, high-performance computing, and quantitative
land–atmosphere analysis
Dryland vegetation project: same as above, plus hyperspectral data
processing/analysis
*Start date:* Flexible (earliest start immediately)
*Appointment:* Annual renewal based on performance
*Salary:* Competitive and commensurate with experience

*PhD Student Positions*
*Skills:* Interest in land-surface/terrestrial ecosystem modeling,
land–atmosphere interactions, or hyperspectral remote sensing of dryland
vegetation; strong quantitative and programming skills
*Requirements:* Must meet UW–Madison Graduate School admission standards
(international students must meet TOEFL/IELTS requirements)

*How to Apply*
Submit a *single PDF* (cover letter, CV, and contact information of three
references) via GCRL Current Openings
<https://globalchange.cals.wisc.edu/join-us/current-openings/> (
https://globalchange.cals.wisc.edu/join-us/current-openings/)
Applications are reviewed *on a rolling basis* until positions are filled.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for feedback.

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Best regards,

Min Chen
Assistant Professor
*Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, *
*University of Wisconsin-Madison*
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